Everyone deserves to be recognized for their dedication, hard work, and leadership throughout the fall sports season. We asked every fall sports coach to nominate a few players who have excelled in their sport on and off the field. Here’s what the student-athletes had to say.
Woodbridge High Soccer – Head Coach Anthony Clarke
Sebastian Correa – Senior-3 goals-1 assists
“Obviously I’m thankful and grateful, I spend a lot of time playing and practicing soccer. I’m glad that He acknowledges me”
David Baez– Junior-1 assist
“It obviously makes me feel good about myself and makes me think hard work pays off, I’m one of the captains on my team. I try to bring leadership to the team and guide my teammates as well as bring energy to my team.”
Max Kalin– Junior -1 assist
“ I feel I’m a good leader and I work hard in practice and that translates in games.”
Boys/Girls Cross Country – Head Coaches: Joseph Rotella, Bobby Timinski
Emma Aponte-” It makes me feel happy to be acknowledged because honestly, I do it for fun so I’m not there because I have to be but that I want to be and it’s good he sees I’m putting in.”
Caleb Liguichuzhca-” It makes me feel good and it reminds me how hard I’ve worked and how in middle school I slowly grew and I’m gonna try to work harder maybe even get into college for cross country”
Girls Tennis – Head Coach Jessica Matusz
Kenza Kharbouch-” I Feel very appreciated and honored that she said that.” I feel that it’s just hard work during practice and helping the team where I can”.” As well as staying focused during matches and not letting anyone get in my way.”
Football – Head Coach Joe Goerge
Derek Anderson- 1,223 yards 20 touchdowns
”I hold myself to a high standard on and off the field and make sure I set a good example for my teammates and be a good leader.”
Bryon Anderson- 39 Receptions, 684 yards, 8 touchdowns
“I think it is a great feeling” “I feel like I bring leadership as well as being a veteran on the field and knowing the game so well.”
Jahmir Beal- 76 rushes 554 yards 9 touchdowns
“I want to thank Coach [Goerge] for recognizing me” “I understand the game and tell my teammates so they know as well as being a physical role model.”
J.C. Mena- Offensive Linemen
“I appreciate it from Coach [Goerge]. It’s hard to be committed sometimes but It all depends on how you work, practice, be determined, and trust your coaches and teammates”
Sincere Barner- 2 receptions, 85 yards, 1 touchdown
“Makes me feel pretty good. I make sure I bring intensity to practice and support my teammates.”
Girls Soccer – Head Coach Kourtney Brodniak
Photo Credit: @ladybarronssoccer on Instagram
Yarely Flores-3 goals, 5 assists
“ I feel very appreciative that she recognized me, I just try to give it my all during practice, and that translates to the games.”
Samantha Veiria -16 goals, 9 assists
“I think it’s pretty cool that my coach recognized me. I try to be a good leader as I’m a captain as well as being there for my team when needed.”
Band- Mr.Kohn
Shawn Jung-Drummer
“Marching band requires a lot of hard work and dedication,” you have to show up and be a team player because it is not about yourself.” “Also, everyone has to play as a group for us to go out there sound good and have some fun”
Connor Depalma-Drum Major
“ I want to thank Mr.Khan for honoring me. The marching band is a lot of fun, it requires hard work at times.”
Girls Volleyball- Head Coach PJ Jacovinich
Ashley Torok- “I feel doing the little things that matter that’s what got me on varsity, doing things that a lot of other players don’t.”
Kylie Rackett-It feels good, every time I go into the gym I work really hard and I keep a positive attitude and It’s a good feeling Coach J recognized me.
Cheerleading – Coach Dercole
Brianna Monte De Oca – “I’m glad that I was recognized. I bring leadership no matter the title and make sure to encourage my team.”
Lanya Johnson -” I appreciate the recognition that I like team bonding, helping each other out, and fixing flaws.”
Emalee Rizitis-” I’m honored that I stick out to her,” “I think it’s very good because I know the hard work I put in is paying off and I’m just happy to be on the team and meet new people “
